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Online Services That Can Prescribe Controlled Stimulants
Important context: Federal law (Ryan Haight Act) generally requires an in-person visit before prescribing controlled substances. However, DEA telemedicine exceptions have been extended through 2025, allowing some online prescribing.
Services Currently Offering This
For ADHD (stimulants like Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse):
- Done (done.com) - ADHD-focused telehealth, relatively affordable
- Cerebral - Has faced scrutiny but still operates; offers ADHD treatment
- Ahead - ADHD telehealth service
- Talkiatry - Psychiatry-focused, can prescribe controlled meds
- Brightside Health - Mental health platform with prescribers
- Hims/Hers - Expanded into ADHD care in some states
Important Caveats
- State availability varies - not all services operate everywhere
- Stimulants may require video consultation, not just messaging
- Pharmacies may add friction - some flag telehealth-prescribed controlled substances
- Regulations are actively changing - verify current policies directly
- Legitimate services will conduct proper evaluations, not just prescribe on request
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